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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,088.97 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,088.97 and 360.62 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,088.97 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,088.97 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,088.97 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 392,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,698.92/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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